This item is handmade
Hi :)
Mermaids have been part of folklore, mythology, books,
movies, documentaries. They've been portrayed as saviors of humans
during perilous storms and shipwrecks, falling in love with mortal men
and also as sirens of the deep, dangerous and menacing. Whichever you
choose, they have been a fascination for many.
This necklace was
inspired by one of my favorite movies growing up named "La Petite
Sirene" it's an old cartoon film from France where unlike the happy
ending we see in the more popular version of the little mermaid, she
sacrifices herself in the end and returns to the ocean to die and
becomes meerschaum (seafoam) or "ecume de mer" in the film, it's sad
story but I still love it nonetheless.
Inside the glass dome ( which measures about 1 1/2'' and about 1'' across making it the perfect size )is a highly detailed hand sculpted ( no molds used - ever! ) tiny mermaid. She measures a mere 1 1/4'' tall from top to tail.
Her
tail is black with a silver wash over. Tiny scales were carved in, she
has fluttery grey "fins" on either side and back and a large silvery
delicate fin that wraps around the coral's edge. She wears a silver
shell bra and a tiny silver bangle around her wrist. In her hands is a
single genuine Swarovski crytal in a clear iridescent color. She wears a
string of white pearls around her waist and her long black hair have
silvery highlights to them.
She is sitting on some coral rocks
that are also textured and grooved.Surrounding the coral rocks are some
textured sponge corals in vivid colors and delicate seaweeds here and
there.
The whole sculpture has been glazed to a wet sea look. The
scenery is completed with real sand on the bottom. Everything (including
the sand) has been glued down so nothing will get messed up. The glass
dome has also been secured down and will not budge.
At the top of the dome is a single silver plated seashell charm to complement this piece.
The
pendant hangs from a generous 32'' long silver plated chain with a
spring ring closure. However I also added a second jump ring at 24''
point should you choose to wear the chain a bit shorter, making this
necklace convenient to wear with any outfit.
This item comes in a pretty gift box and is bubble wrapped for extra precaution.
ITEM SHIPS 1-3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE IS MADE.
PLEASE ALLOW BETWEEN 1-4 WEEKS TO RECEIVE YOUR ITEM, "NORMAL" TIME IS USUALLY A WEEK :)